On Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:33:50 -0800, wrote:

Sorry for the delay ... was delayed by an emergency at work

No Way, Ecnerwal & Nailshooter41 - Thank you ... you have set my mind
at ease with regards to the bed extension for the Nova

Fred - Sorry I was not clear ... earlier I said I was in Colorado
Springs ... yes that does sound like a bargain

Mac - Thanks for the advice about the turners meeting ...

Any thoughts about the

Jet 1642EVS-2 http://woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=60031

or the

Jet 1642EVS http://woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=5433

Both look nice, but if I was looking long term and could throw $500 or so more
in, this is the lathe that I lust after:

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=5485

I really like the headstock design.. no belts, second shaft, etc...
Seems like a lot less probability of vibration...
I also like the computer sensing drag or a catch..


OTOH, that would double your gift/out of pocket cost..


mac

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